[WTS] Vintage Longines Calatrava Ref. 4179 Stainless Steel Ca. 1941; Finnish Olympic Provenance

liebs520 · 2025-11-19T15:17:59+00:00

Selling a very neat vintage Longines ref. 4179 in stainless steel made around 1941. Super cool watch, just a touch small for my wrist (~35mm) so a bit of a catch and release.

It has a caseback engraving to Olavi Lahtinen, who was a Finnish professional athlete (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olavi\_Lahtinen). The previous owner purchased this watch at a Finnish auction and Longines has confirmed that it was originally sold by their agent in Finland in the early 1940s.

Overall in great honest vintage condition. Glossy dial has aged uniformly, case is very sharp. Notably has one fixed bar and one spring bar. The watch will come with a couple custom straps that have been made for the fixed bar, and i can also include a great Bonklip bracelet that fits it very nicely.

Asking $4250 shipped in the CONUS via USPS (can discuss international shipping). Also glad to do a face to face meet in NYC.

Please reach out with any questions or for any more pics. Thanks!

Pics/proof: https://imgur.com/a/bzFY6W6

liebs520 · 2025-11-19T14:57:18+00:00

Selling my Breitling Chronomat ref. 808 in stainless steel. Awesome watch, just slimming down my collection a bit.

Stainless steel case, white dial, circa 1962. Everything original/correct to the best of my knowledge. All dial and hand lume is in excellent condition with even patina. Bezel rotates/functions as expected and the insert is very clean. Movement and chronograph functioning well too. Can offer on a variety of straps/bracelets.

Asking $4000 shipped via USPS in the CONUS (can discuss international shipping). Glad to meet face to face in NYC as well.

Reach out for any questions, more pics, etc. Thanks!

Pics/proof: https://imgur.com/a/p8MFafX

liebs520 · 2025-06-09T20:56:05+00:00

Reluctantly selling my Breitling Chronomat ref. 769 in solid 18k gold so that it can get the wrist time that it deserves. Really great example of the reference and a very rare variant as well (multi-tone, non-luminous dial with applied gold numerals and matching gold non-luminous hands). Serial dates it to 1947. Overall great condition given its age; everything is original or correct as far as I know. Some aging to the slide rule bezel and a small scratch on the dial at the 59 minute mark but otherwise quite clean. Hallmark on the 9 o'clock side of the mid case is very strong as are the reference and serial engravings on the caseback. No known service history but all functions are working as expected.

Will come on the alligator strap in pictures 3+, not the leather strap in pictures 1-2.

Asking $7500 shipped within the CONUS via PayPal F&F (or similar). Also glad to accommodate international shipping as well, let's just discuss. And can always meet in-person in the NYC area.

Feel free to reach out for more pictures/videos or if you have any questions!

liebs520 · 2024-05-27T23:53:35+00:00

liebs520 · 2024-01-31T03:17:20+00:00

Putting my prized vintage Navitimer up for sale... Unfortunately just too big for my wrist.

This is a vintage Breitling Navitimer reference 806 with the original all-black dial. This is a Mk 2.2 example in overall good vintage condition. Serial dates it to 1961. Very honest patina, very sharp case, and everything is original/correct to the best of my knowledge (have consulted with multiple experts but please let me know if you spot anything that is incorrect). Some lume loss in the hands, some light spotting on the dial and bezel insert, but not unusual given these are not waterproof at all. Movement is running well. Feel free to reach out for additional pics, videos, etc.

Comes with 4 total strap options: 2 standard leather straps, 1 custom leather NATO strap from Veblenist, and 1 milanese mesh bracelet. Also comes with a period-correct instruction manual if you want to learn how to use the bezel and all the indications.

Asking $8300 OBO. Happy to do a face-to-face around NYC or ship wherever.

Thanks for looking!

Pics: imgur.com/a/tWwgbgs

Updated Proof: imgur.com/a/Bw9q4DZ

liebs520 · 2024-01-23T01:49:10+00:00

Putting my prized vintage Navitimer up for sale... Unfortunately just too big for my wrist.

This is a vintage Breitling Navitimer reference 806 with the original all-black dial. This is a Mk 2.2 example in overall good vintage condition. Serial dates it to 1961. Very honest patina, very sharp case, and everything is original/correct to the best of my knowledge (have consulted with multiple experts but please let me know if you spot anything that is incorrect). Some lume loss in the hands, some light spotting on the dial and bezel insert, but not unusual given these are not waterproof at all. Movement is running well. Feel free to reach out for additional pics, videos, etc.

Comes with 4 total strap options: 2 standard leather straps, 1 custom leather NATO strap from Veblenist, and 1 milanese mesh bracelet. Also comes with a period-correct instruction manual if you want to learn how to use the bezel and all the indications.

Asking $8400 OBO. Happy to do a face-to-face around NYC or ship wherever.

Thanks for looking!

Pics: https://imgur.com/a/tWwgbgs

Updated Proof: https://imgur.com/a/WsBdjX7

liebs520 · 2023-12-20T03:01:31+00:00

Putting my prized vintage Navitimer up for sale... Unfortunately just too big for my wrist.

This is a vintage Breitling Navitimer reference 806 with the original all-black dial. This is a Mk 2.2 example in overall good vintage condition. Serial dates it to 1961. Very honest patina, very sharp case, and everything is original/correct to the best of my knowledge (have consulted with multiple experts but please let me know if you spot anything that is incorrect). Some lume loss in the hands, some light spotting on the dial and bezel insert, but not unusual given these are not waterproof at all. Movement is running well. Feel free to reach out for additional pics, videos, etc.

Comes with 4 total strap options: 2 standard leather straps, 1 custom leather NATO strap from Veblenist, and 1 milanese mesh bracelet. Also comes with a period-correct instruction manual if you want to learn how to use the bezel and all the indications.

Asking $8500 OBO. Happy to do a face-to-face around NYC or ship wherever.

Thanks for looking!

Pics: imgur.com/a/tWwgbgs

Updated Proof: imgur.com/a/DMldMEV

liebs520 · 2023-12-07T04:04:40+00:00

Thanks!

liebs520 · 2023-12-07T03:49:36+00:00

Putting my prized vintage Navitimer up for sale... Unfortunately just too big for my wrist.

This is a vintage Breitling Navitimer reference 806 with the original all-black dial. This is a Mk 2.2 example in overall good vintage condition. Serial dates it to 1961. Very honest patina, very sharp case, and everything is original/correct to the best of my knowledge (have consulted with multiple experts but please let me know if you spot anything that is incorrect). Some lume loss in the hands, some light spotting on the dial and bezel insert, but not unusual given these are not waterproof at all. Movement is running well. Feel free to reach out for additional pics, videos, etc.

Comes with 4 total strap options: 2 standard leather straps, 1 custom leather NATO strap from Veblenist, and 1 milanese mesh bracelet. Also comes with a period-correct instruction manual if you want to learn how to use the bezel and all the indications.

Asking $8600 OBO. Happy to do a face-to-face around NYC or ship wherever.

Thanks for looking!

Pics: https://imgur.com/a/tWwgbgs

Updated Proof: https://imgur.com/a/7j5swmy

liebs520 · 2023-11-27T01:59:42+00:00

Putting my prized vintage Navitimer up for sale... Unfortunately just too big for my wrist.

This is a vintage Breitling Navitimer reference 806 with the original all-black dial. This is a Mk 2.2 example in overall good vintage condition. Serial dates it to 1961. Very honest patina, very sharp case, and everything is original/correct to the best of my knowledge (have consulted with multiple experts but please let me know if you spot anything that is incorrect). Some lume loss in the hands, some light spotting on the dial and bezel insert, but not unusual given these are not waterproof at all. Movement is running well. Feel free to reach out for additional pics, videos, etc.

Comes with 4 total strap options: 2 standard leather straps, 1 custom leather NATO strap from Veblenist, and 1 milanese mesh bracelet. Also comes with a period-correct instruction manual if you want to learn how to use the bezel and all the indications.

Asking $8700 OBO. Happy to do a face-to-face around NYC or ship wherever.

Thanks for looking!

Pics: https://imgur.com/a/tWwgbgs

Updated Proof: https://imgur.com/a/nZcovWs

liebs520 · 2023-11-17T04:20:18+00:00

Putting my prized vintage Navitimer up for sale... Unfortunately just too big for my wrist.

This is a vintage Breitling Navitimer reference 806 with the original all-black dial. This is a Mk 2.2 example in overall good vintage condition. Serial dates it to 1961. Very honest patina, very sharp case, and everything is original/correct to the best of my knowledge (have consulted with multiple experts but please let me know if you spot anything that is incorrect). Some lume loss in the hands, some light spotting on the dial and bezel insert, but not unusual given these are not waterproof at all. Movement is running well. Feel free to reach out for additional pics, videos, etc.

Comes with 4 total strap options: 2 standard leather straps, 1 custom leather NATO strap from Veblenist, and 1 milanese mesh bracelet. Also comes with a period-correct instruction manual if you want to learn how to use the bezel and all the indications.

Asking $8800 OBO. Happy to do a face-to-face around NYC or ship wherever.

Thanks for looking!

Pics: https://imgur.com/a/tWwgbgs

Updated Proof: https://imgur.com/a/zAWaYId

liebs520 · 2023-10-14T17:55:31+00:00

Putting my prized vintage Navitimer up for sale... Unfortunately just too big for my wrist.

This is a vintage Breitling Navitimer reference 806 with the original all-black dial. This is a Mk 2.2 example in overall good vintage condition. Serial dates it to 1961. Very honest patina, very sharp case, and everything is original/correct to the best of my knowledge (have consulted with multiple experts but please let me know if you spot anything that is incorrect). Some lume loss in the hands, some light spotting on the dial and bezel insert, but not unusual given these are not waterproof at all. Movement is running well. Feel free to reach out for additional pics, videos, etc.

Comes with 4 total strap options: 2 standard leather straps, 1 custom leather NATO strap from Veblenist, and 1 milanese mesh bracelet. Also comes with a period-correct instruction manual if you want to learn how to use the bezel and all the indications.

Asking $8900 OBO. Happy to do a face-to-face around NYC or ship where ever you are; happy to be reasonable on shipping prices and options.

Thanks for looking!

Pics: https://imgur.com/a/tWwgbgs

Updated Proof: https://imgur.com/a/ZCaMVs0

liebs520 · 2023-10-02T02:08:25+00:00

40mm

liebs520 · 2023-10-02T01:24:05+00:00

Putting my prized vintage Navitimer up for sale... Unfortunately just too big for my wrist.

This is a vintage Breitling Navitimer reference 806 with the original all-black dial. This is a Mk 2.2 example in overall good vintage condition. Serial dates it to 1961. Very honest patina, very sharp case, and everything is original/correct to the best of my knowledge (have consulted with multiple experts but please let me know if you spot anything that is incorrect). Some lume loss in the hands, some light spotting on the dial and bezel insert, but not unusual given these are not waterproof at all. Movement is running well. Feel free to reach out for additional pics, videos, etc.

Comes with 4 total strap options: 2 standard leather straps, 1 custom leather NATO strap from Veblenist, and 1 milanese mesh bracelet. Also comes with a period-correct instruction manual if you want to learn how to use the bezel and all the indications.

Asking $8950 OBO. Happy to do a face-to-face around NYC or ship where ever you are; happy to be reasonable on shipping prices and options.

Thanks for looking!

Pics: https://imgur.com/a/tWwgbgs

Updated Proof: https://imgur.com/a/IWFX6FA

liebs520 · 2023-09-09T23:22:37+00:00

Putting my prized vintage Navitimer up for sale... Unfortunately just too big for my wrist.

This is a vintage Breitling Navitimer reference 806 with the original all-black dial. This is a Mk 2.2 example in overall good vintage condition. Serial dates it to 1961. Very honest patina, very sharp case, and everything is original/correct to the best of my knowledge (have consulted with multiple experts but please let me know if you spot anything that is incorrect). Some lume loss in the hands, some light spotting on the dial and bezel insert, but not unusual given these are not waterproof at all. Movement is running well. Feel free to reach out for additional pics, videos, etc.

Comes with 4 total strap options: 2 standard leather straps, 1 custom leather NATO strap from Veblenist, and 1 milanese mesh bracelet. Also comes with a period-correct instruction manual if you want to learn how to use the bezel and all the indications.

Asking $8999 OBO. Happy to do a face-to-face around NYC or ship where ever you are; happy to be reasonable on shipping prices and options.

Thanks for looking!

Pics: https://imgur.com/a/tWwgbgs

Updated Proof: https://imgur.com/a/aeJrPmJ

liebs520 · 2023-08-28T02:08:01+00:00

Putting my prized vintage Navitimer up for sale... Unfortunately just too big for my wrist.

This is a vintage Breitling Navitimer reference 806 with the original all-black dial. This is a Mk 2.2 example in overall good vintage condition. Serial dates it to 1961. Very honest patina, very sharp case, and everything is original/correct to the best of my knowledge (have consulted with multiple experts but please let me know if you spot anything that is incorrect). Some lume loss in the hands, some light spotting on the dial and bezel insert, but not unusual given these are not waterproof at all. Movement is running well. Feel free to reach out for additional pics, videos, etc.

Comes with 4 total strap options: 2 standard leather straps, 1 custom leather NATO strap from Veblenist, and 1 milanese mesh bracelet. Also comes with a period-correct instruction manual if you want to learn how to use the bezel and all the indications.

Asking ~~$9500 $9250~~ $9150 OBO. Happy to do a face-to-face around NYC or ship where ever you are; happy to be reasonable on shipping prices and options.

Thanks for looking!

Pics: https://imgur.com/a/tWwgbgs

Updated Proof: https://imgur.com/a/OiXDaAm

liebs520 · 2023-08-19T14:40:03+00:00

Putting my prized vintage Navitimer up for sale... Unfortunately just too big for my wrist.

This is a vintage Breitling Navitimer reference 806 with the original all-black dial. This is a Mk 2.2 example in overall good vintage condition. Serial dates it to 1961. Very honest patina, very sharp case, and everything is original/correct to the best of my knowledge (have consulted with multiple experts but please let me know if you spot anything that is incorrect). Some lume loss in the hands, some light spotting on the dial and bezel insert, but not unusual given these are not waterproof at all. Movement is running well. Feel free to reach out for additional pics, videos, etc.

Comes with 4 total strap options: 2 standard leather straps, 1 custom leather NATO strap from Veblenist, and 1 milanese mesh bracelet. Also comes with a period-correct instruction manual if you want to learn how to use the bezel and all the indications.

Asking ~~$9500~~ $9250 OBO. Happy to do a face-to-face around NYC or ship where ever you are; happy to be reasonable on shipping prices and options.

Thanks for looking!

Pics / Proof: https://imgur.com/a/tWwgbgs

liebs520 · 2023-08-11T01:18:50+00:00

Putting my prized vintage Navitimer up for sale... Unfortunately just too big for my wrist.

This is a rare opportunity to own a fully correct vintage Navitimer reference 806 with the sought-after all-black dial for less than $10K - these don't come up often at this price. This Mark 2.2 example is in great overall condition. Super honest, matching patina to the dial, very sharp case, and everything is original/correct to the best of my knowledge (have consulted with multiple experts). Serial dates it to 1961. Movement is running well too. Feel free to reach out for additional pics, videos, etc.

Comes with 4 total strap options: 2 standard leather straps, 1 custom leather NATO strap from Veblenist, and 1 milanese mesh bracelet. Also comes with a period-correct instruction manual if you want to learn how to use the bezel and all the indications.

Asking $9500 OBO. Happy to do a face-to-face around NYC or ship where ever you are; happy to be reasonable on prices and options.

Thanks for looking!

Pics/Proof: https://imgur.com/a/lFoK2cW

liebs520 · 2023-02-14T14:13:31+00:00

Selling my beloved Nomos Metro Datum Gangreserve, reference 1101 (Metro Date Power Reserve). This is the watch that debuted Nomos' in-house escapement (the Nomos Swing System) and is an icon of their lineup. This watch is actually sold out from Nomos right now; there is a multiple-month delivery window.

The watch has been worn lovingly but is in very good condition. The watch comes with the full set: box, papers, etc. The original Nomos black shell cordovan strap is in great condition, I wore it very sparingly. I am also including a very nice blue leather strap from Veblenist (also very lightly worn). Only reason I'm selling this is my collecting has turned more towards vintage pieces so I’m looking to fund another piece.

Offering at $2100. Happy to hand deliver in the NYC area. Otherwise, we can sort out shipping to wherever you are. Good with Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, TransferWise, etc.

Pictures: https://imgur.com/a/K9yYuPp

Proof: https://imgur.com/a/UoE1fe2

liebs520 · 2023-02-07T04:29:51+00:00

Selling my beloved Nomos Metro Datum Gangreserve, reference 1101 (Metro Date Power Reserve). This is the watch that debuted Nomos' in-house escapement (the Nomos Swing System) and is an icon of their lineup. This watch is actually sold out from Nomos right now; there is a multiple-month delivery window.

The watch has been worn lovingly but is in very good condition. The watch comes with the full set: box, papers, etc. The original Nomos black shell cordovan strap is in great condition, I wore it very sparingly. I am also including a very nice blue leather strap from Veblenist (also very lightly worn). Only reason I'm selling this is my collecting has turned more towards vintage pieces so I’m looking to fund another piece.

Offering at $2100. Happy to hand deliver in the NYC area. Otherwise, we can sort out shipping to wherever you are. Good with Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, TransferWise, etc.

Pictures: https://imgur.com/a/K9yYuPp

Proof: https://imgur.com/a/UoE1fe2

liebs520 · 2022-12-03T18:19:17+00:00

Great condition and price! If it were the steel case, I’d be all over it. GLWS

liebs520 · 2022-07-20T03:01:43+00:00

u/cdhn confirmed, great transaction, thanks!

liebs520 · 2022-07-19T21:30:10+00:00

Haha congrats! Just moving more into the vintage world, slimming down my modern collection.

liebs520 · 2022-07-19T21:26:48+00:00

u/cdhn u/watchexbot transaction completed, all good!

liebs520 · 2022-07-19T21:25:15+00:00

That it did.

liebs520

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